you're watching the dog constantly and flood lights, that's alcatraz. >> alisyn: not only that, even if you want to adopt a pet from a humane shelter, a multi-page application and references, you need a background check, interviews. >> right. >> alisyn: a home visit. >> a home visit, like adopting a child. >> alisyn: if their defense they're trying to avoid animal abuse. >> right, i totally believe in avoiding animal abuse. most people who adopt a pet. they show up, with the kids, and say i love animals and maybe fill out a little form, but the pages go on it and the assumption is that if you're not perfect parent, as of children or pets, you're not a good enough parent. i think you can be a good parent and love your children and pets and not obsess to the point where you have to have the flood lights and accompany them anytime. and let's see and this is great. doing a good job, yes, yes, here is goldstar, yes, good for you, and let me come and get it. i mean, really, that's just a little much. >> mike: wait a minute. >> even when you adopt a cat, page after page, are you going to fe